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AP02 FJN

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,768 mi
Last recorded94,768 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 FJN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 94,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 94,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 87,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,020 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,796 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,499 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,846 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,990 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,312 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,428 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,450 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,340 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,428 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,641 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,788 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 76,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 74,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 72,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,836 miles

N/S/R tyre some cuts in tread.

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Pass 7 Jun 2005 64,898 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AP02 FJN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP02 FJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP02 FJN registered?

AP02 FJN is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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